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Scale to Success: The Italian Models That Convert Designs Into Sales

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Model Maker Group (MMG) is a boutique Italian company that creates nautical scale prototypes, serving as a vital sales tool for shipyards. MMG’s presence at METSTRADE 2025 affirmed its position as an excellence in Europe. Their work fuses meticulous manual skill with leading-edge technology, reproducing every detail of a yacht—down to the smallest accessory. This ensures the client’s vision is turned into a physical, concrete form, enhancing the entire sales process.

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The Hemp Solution: The Natural Fiber That Guarantees UV Protection and Tear Resistance

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Vyva Fabrics, a Dutch wholesaler with 34 years of experience, attended METSTRADE 2025, specializing in high-quality, sustainable fabrics. They featured the new VESTIGE line—a recycled herringbone vinyl that meets strict fire safety standards. They also presented a Hemp upholstery line, renowned for extreme UV filtration and tear resistance. Vyva’s focus on environmentally friendly, durable materials and modern style sets the standard for yacht interior design.

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The Digital Co-Pilot: The Software That Sees Moving Targets Before You Do

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Simrad’s AutoTrack™ technology, a DAME Design Award nominee, was exhibited at METSTRADE 2025 as a major advancement in smart vessel awareness. The new feature automatically detects, tracks, and prioritizes moving vessels and targets, greatly enhancing situational awareness. Operating seamlessly in the background, this technology empowers captains with superior information and delivers advanced autonomous radar monitoring for greater clarity and confidence in crowded or offshore waters.

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Motorized Breakers: The Smart AC System That Eliminates Manual Electrical Risk

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Simarine secured the DAME Design Award in Electronic & Electrical Systems for its SAC15R – NMEA2000 Smart AC Distribution Unit at METSTRADE 2025. This technology introduces motorized reclosers and NMEA2000 control, enabling remote switching from any compatible navigation interface. Meticulously engineered for safety, the unit prevents contact with live AC components. Its scalability and real-time diagnostics streamline maintenance, cementing Simarine’s role as a leader in digitally integrated marine systems.

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The Sailing Upgrade: The Furling System That Simplifies Every Crucial Maneuver

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Mainfurl, founded by passionate yacht racers and builders, exhibited its Mainfurl MLS furling boom at METSTRADE 2025. This DAME Design Award nominee features an innovative locking mechanism. It allows the mainsail to be hoisted without line complications and utilizes a braking arrangement to secure the sail when reefed. This system confirms Mainfurl’s focus on blending high-tech precision with sailing tradition, delivering effortless, secure, and highly efficient sail handling.

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The Next Gen Tool: 3D Printing Is Now the Standard for Shipyard Efficiency

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Royal3D attended METSTRADE 2025, confirming additive manufacturing is now a vital tool for the maritime sector. Exhibiting in the Next Gen Zone, the Dutch firm showcased its large-scale 3D printing capability for USVs, boat hulls, and modular systems. The company’s focus on using recycled and recyclable materials for circular production validates its leadership. Royal3D demonstrated that the future of yacht construction is sustainable, digitally integrated, and here today.

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Between the Engine and Gearbox: The Design That Cuts Fuel and Fumes

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Integrel Solutions exhibited its E-Drive system at METSTRADE 2025, validating the future of onboard energy. This next-generation marine hybrid system is designed as a direct generator replacement, fitted compactly between the engine and gearbox. It cuts fuel consumption used for generation by up to 40%, delivering effortless electric propulsion and fully automated energy management. This intelligent solution ensures silent, off-grid time while maximizing sustainability and efficiency.

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Turbocharged and Tiny: The Austrian Engine Engineered for Builder Efficiency

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Belassi GmbH presented its new high-performance engine line at METSTRADE 2025. The **Belassi 330 Turbo** is engineered specifically for compact waterjet boats up to 6 meters, weighing a mere 117 kg. This turbocharged 3-cylinder unit delivers superior torque and exceptional fuel efficiency, providing a fully integrated system for vessels seeking performance without mechanical compromise. Engineered for durability, this solution ensures uncompromised agility and operational endurance on the water.

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The New Decking Standard: How Heat-Based Design Creates Custom Surfaces

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Smartdeck received a Special Mention for its Smartdeck™ HEAT solution at the DAME Design Awards during METSTRADE 2025. This heated decking combines durable, non-slip synthetic foam with unique heat-based customization technology. It is a Finnish innovation that extends the boating season by providing warmth and comfort, proving that sophisticated design and practical functionality are complementary priorities for the modern marine builder.

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360 Degrees of Perfection: This Adjustable Cleat Customizes Your Sheeting Angle

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Allen Sailing is showcasing its High-Performance Swivel Cleat—a DAME Design Awards nominee—at METSTRADE 2025. Engineered for race boats, this compact cleat features an innovative 360-degree ball-bearing base that eliminates wobble and minimizes friction. Its separate swivel for the sheaved fairlead and adjustable wedges allows for versatile angle configuration. This is British-made precision hardware that simplifies high-speed sail handling and guarantees a more effortless cleating action.

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